BEIJING, Nov,17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Tuesday that his talks with U.S. President Barack Obama were candid, constructive and fruitful.

    At a joint press conference with Obama after the talks, Hu said he had "very good talks" with the U.S. president, and that they made a deep exchange of views on the China-U.S. relationship and major international and regional issues of common concern and reached consensus on many important issues.

    Hu said both Obama and he believed that international cooperation needs to be strengthened at a time when the international situation continues profound and complex changes, global challenges keep increasing and interdependence between nations intensifies.

    Under the new circumstances, China and the United States have more comprehensive shared interests, and a more extensive prospect for cooperation on a series of major issues involving the peace and development of the humankind, Hu said.

    Hu said he and Obama gave positive remarks on the development of the China-U.S. relationship since the inauguration of the new U.S. administration, and they agreed to strengthen dialogue, communication and cooperation from a strategic and far-sighted perspective, and to make joint efforts to build a positive, cooperative and comprehensive China-U.S. relationship, so as to promote world peace, stability and prosperity.

Hu holds official talks with Obama on bilateral ties

    BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama started official talks in Beijing on Tuesday morning to discuss bilateral ties and global issues of mutual concern.

    The official talks were held at the Great Hall of the People after a close-door meeting between the two presidents. Full story

Hu hosts welcome ceremony for U.S. President Obama

    BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony for visiting U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday morning at the Great Hall of the People. 

   This is Obama' s first state visit to China since he assumed presidency in January. Full story

Obama upbeat about Sino-U.S. ties, pins hope on younger generation

   SHANGHAI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said here Monday the U.S.-China cooperation enables both countries to be more prosperous and more secure and that young people are the best ambassadors.

   Obama had a dialogue with 500-strong Chinese college students Monday afternoon in the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, a highlighted activity in the first stop of his four-day maiden trip to China since taking office in January. Full story

Obama arrives in Beijing to continue China visit

   BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Beijing Monday afternoon to continue a four-day state visit to China after meetings with officials and students in Shanghai.

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping walks with U.S. President Barack Obama at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to China.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

   Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping greeted him at the airport. Full story

Obama says economic recovery, climate change top his agenda with Chinese President Hu

   SHANGHAI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Visiting United States President Barack Obama said on Monday he would discuss economic recovery, climate change and stopping the spread of nuclear weapons in his talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao.

   He made the remarks at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum during his first trip to China since taking office in January. Full story

Commentary: China, U.S. sail in one boat amid global tides

    SHANGHAI, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in China on Sunday night for a four-day visit to the world's most populous country.

    The visit by the leader of the largest developed country to the biggest developing one has roused great interest among observers as China-U.S. relationship has always been one of the most important and complicated bilateral ties in the world. Full story